Never Stand Still
Business & Economics Podcasts
I'm Dan Schulman, the President and CEO of PayPal. Welcome to Never Stand Still, a podcast focused on conversations with other leaders and executives about business, innovation and entrepreneurship. I start each morning practicing martial arts because it brings me balance and focus. But it's also taught me scores of life lessons, including "If you stand still, you're asking to be hit." And I've applied that lesson throughout my career, not just in business, but in life. And that's the inspiration for this show.
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United States
Description:
I'm Dan Schulman, the President and CEO of PayPal. Welcome to Never Stand Still, a podcast focused on conversations with other leaders and executives about business, innovation and entrepreneurship. I start each morning practicing martial arts because it brings me balance and focus. But it's also taught me scores of life lessons, including "If you stand still, you're asking to be hit." And I've applied that lesson throughout my career, not just in business, but in life. And that's the inspiration for this show.
Language:
English
Episodes
Ibram X. Kendi on the Survivor’s Mindset
1/31/2022
Our society is facing an overdue reckoning with racial injustice. Author and professor Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discusses eliminating racial inequity and injustice, and speaking up for and defending yourself. You can read Ibram X. Kendi’s writing here and his latest book, Four Hundred Souls, here.
Duration:00:28:39
Howie Mandel on the Art of the Pivot
1/24/2022
We can all learn from our mistakes. Comedian Howie Mandel discusses being okay with failure, saying “yes” instead of “no”, and his book, Here’s the Deal.
Duration:00:41:42
Maria Sharapova on the Best Piece of Advice She’s Ever Received
1/17/2022
In sports, and in life, no matter how hard you push yourself physically, success most often comes when your mind is focused. Maria Sharapova discusses why tennis is a mental game, what she’s learned from her coaches, and how her tennis success has translated to business success.
Duration:00:37:38
Arianna Huffington on Overcoming the Pressure to be a Supermom
1/10/2022
Oftentimes, the pressure to be “always on” can lead to burnout. Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington discusses her upbringing, how her love of learning has influenced her decisions, motherhood, and why we need to prioritize our wellbeing.
Duration:00:38:37
Matthew McConaughey on Taking Risks
1/3/2022
In business and in life, you can’t always control what’s going to happen, but you can control how you react to it. Actor Matthew McConaughey discusses taking risks, listening to your instincts, the evolution of his acting career, and his book, Greenlights.
Duration:00:33:19
Suzanne Ehlers on Overcoming the Position of Underdog
12/13/2021
One of the most valuable lessons we learn in life is that it isn’t always fair. Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of The Malala Fund, discusses gender equality, changing a system that wasn’t built for you and how to turn a position of weakness into a strength. Donate to The Malala Fund here and visit The Malala Fund store here.
Duration:00:32:26
Beth Paretta on Working Hard for What you Have
12/6/2021
The challenges we face have the potential to shape how we approach life. Paretta Autosport CEO Beth Paretta discusses breaking gender barriers in auto racing and why she views life as a glass “three-quarters full.” Learn more about Paretta Autosport here.
Duration:00:34:37
Tory Burch on Leading With Purpose
11/29/2021
The presence of purpose in business can transform the process of working toward a goal. Fashion designer, philanthropist, and businesswoman Tory Burch discusses the art of leading with her heart, and the power of leading with passion and purpose. You can support the Tory Burch Foundation here.
Duration:00:28:54
Introducing Season Four of Never Stand Still
11/22/2021
We're excited to announce a new season of Never Stand Still. PayPal's President and CEO Dan Schulman explores some of the guiding principles he's learned in martial arts and interviews world-class CEOs, creators, and change-makers about how those philosophies apply to their lives as they perform at the top of their game. Season four guests include Mark Cuban, Maria Sharapova, Tory Burch, Matthew McConaughey, Howie Mandel, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and more. Check back on November 30th for the first episode.
Duration:00:02:10
Salesforce Founder & CEO Marc Benioff on Compassionate Capitalism and His First Piece of Software
12/1/2020
Marc Benioff, the founder and CEO of Salesforce, talks about his first job cleaning jewelry cases, writing and selling his first piece of software, and how he built and operationalized Salesforce’s core values from day one of the company’s founding.
Duration:00:25:08
Fortune 500 Board Member, Advisor, and Author Shellye Archambeau on Being “Unapologetically Ambitious”
11/11/2020
Shellye Archambeau shares her journey to becoming a CEO, her plea for business leaders to use their power, and how she came up with the title of her book, “Unapologetically Ambitious.”
Duration:00:30:20
MercadoLibre Co-Founder Marcos Galperin on the Future of Payments
10/21/2020
Marcos Galperin, co-founder of MercadoLibre, discusses how he conceptualized the Latin American eCommerce platform, the dramatic impact of COVID-19, and his goals for the future of payments.
Duration:00:24:29
Banco Santander Executive Chairman Ana Botín on Combining the Wisdom of Age with the Spirit of Youth
10/7/2020
Ana Botín, executive chairman at Banco Santander, discusses how she built a culture at Santander with inclusion at the core, how she views public-private sector partnerships, and the experience she gained after being asked to leave the company by her father.
Duration:00:32:25
World-Renowned Cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Music as a Cultural Connector
9/22/2020
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses his purpose as a musician, why it’s not as painful to learn something if you do it incrementally, and how we can emerge from the pandemic with an understanding of what we want in our society long-term.
Duration:00:49:15
Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David on Embracing Intersectionality and Advocating for Marginalized Communities
9/9/2020
Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David discusses how he’s advancing equality, focusing on multiply marginalized communities, pushing for an increased understanding of the ways identities intersect, and protecting Americans’ right to vote.
Duration:00:29:59
Nike CEO John Donahoe on Human Potential, Leadership Lessons, and Defeats
8/25/2020
PayPal Chairman and Nike President and CEO John Donahoe shares how Nike’s slogan, “Just Do It,” encompasses the power of human potential, which leadership lessons he takes from his favorite coaches, and how he navigated a challenging moment in his career.
Duration:00:37:49
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Dawn Porter On Telling Other People’s Stories
8/11/2020
Trilogy Films Founder and documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about her latest film, “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” her role in telling other people’s stories, and how she followed her own passion.
Duration:00:29:39
WNBA Player Diana Taurasi on Success and Staying Grounded
7/29/2020
WNBA Phoenix Mercury player Diana Taurasi speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about the importance of a personal circle of supporters, showing up on time, working hard, and using your voice to advocate for others.
Duration:00:23:40
Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant on The Importance of Financial Dignity
7/8/2020
Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant speaks with PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman about the importance of financial dignity, combating systemic racism, his proposal for a New Marshall Plan, and building bridges.
Duration:00:45:51
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright On Leading with Diplomacy
10/30/2019
On this episode of Never Stand Still, Madeleine Albright discusses her path to becoming the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, why human rights are “everyone’s business,” and how she views current world issues.
Duration:00:46:36